The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-12-09


IN carloads, fourth class The conference also
passed resolution declaring that recent events
have demonstrated the necessity for central
organization at Washington or elsewhere, and
with that purpose in view, request all wool
growers and officers of wool-erowers associa-
tions in the United States TO Immediately send
their addresses TO Albert Chapman, at Middle
bury, Vt
Lamar in His Own Defense.
Washington Special.
Itmay be interesting to know what Mr.. La
mar himself says about his opinions on these
great constitutional questions, for he seems
to desire to conceal nothing, but
talks freely upon the subject. He
would be better able to understand opposi-
ton to his confirmation if he held present be-
lief in secession, notification and the right to
fight for them. He does not deny that he once
held such belief, or that he would not have
been gratifed at the time if the South had sue
ceeded But now these questions are settled
beyond the possibility OF reopening them.
Take the institution of slavery, in whose behalf
these doctrines were invoked 1t has passed
away. never to return. 1t is net a suspen ded
dynasty that may be revived. The occasion for
secession AL notification having passed away
it is more possible to return to it than it
would be to the old fashioned stage coach and
baggage-wagon for the transportation of passen-
gers and freight between the great commercial
centers OF the country.
AS to the doctrine of State rights Lamar
thinks that to be no longer open question.
He does not look upon the government of the
United States as any longer even federal, except
In relation to some local matters. There has
been a growth. during the past quarter of CEN
fury, from one living organism OF institutions
10 another living organism, just the butterfly
develops from the caterpillar. But. as the but
terfiy never again be a caterpillar the
government as 1t now is can never be trans
formed back again to what it was according to
the theories of the South before the war. In
brief. as / understand it, Mr.. Lamar, while not
convinced that he was In the wrong before 1861.
ices hold that the doctrine of State rights as
held by hicc then is not applicable to the state
Of things now existing. He recognizes the prin-
,lpie OF nationality as firmly established.
CarIisIe's Speech Not Without Precedent
Washington Special.
Speaker Carlisles bold address to the new
House of Representatives is the talk of the day
n Washington, and it is the common saying
hat such an utterance has never before been
made from the Speakers chair. This is mis-
axe. When the Thrty-ninth Congress came
ogether, the first Monday Of December, 1865,
Schuyler Colfax was reelected Speaker. Both
he House and Senate were Republican, and the
question uppermost in the minds of all was as to
he poncy to be pursued in regard to the South
'rn States. Speaker Colfax outlined a policy in
lis opening address. He referred to the fact
hat the Thirty eighth Congress had closed nine
months before with ''the storm cloud of war
till lowering over us, and rejoiced that 'to-day
rom shore to shore in cur land there is peace"
lie then said:
'"The duties of Congress are as obvious the
suns pathway in the heavens. Its first and
highest obligation is to guarantee to every State
/ republican form of government, to establish
he rebellious States anew on such a basis of en-
Turing justice as will guarantee all safeguards to
he people and protection to all men in their
he world should witness the most infiexibe
idsiity, the most earnest devotion to the princi-
lies of liberty and humanity, the truest patriot
SIN, and the wIsest statesmanship.' These
were fully as bold those of Carlisle
N the tariff. and they were made in time
much more exciting than that Of to-day.
--
Judge LOwry's Vain Search
pecial to the Indianapolis Journai.
WASHINGTON, Dec. Sit was ascertained to-
lay that, for several days before Congress con-
'ened, Judge Lowry, of FIT Wayne, made
iligent effort to get some to object to the
eating of Captain White, whose right to sit in
he House Lowry contests. 1t is stated that
Lowry very earnestly solicited one of the oldest
md best-known Democratic members from
illinois to make objection, that the member
made inquiry of Indiana Democrats and others,
hen looked into the case, and refused to object
o White because Lowry's grounds of contest
we're not tenatle and could avail nothing.
Senate and House.
WASHINGTON. Dec. S.-After the reading of
he journal and the presentation of few de-
artment communications, the Senate. on mo-
ion of Mr.. Farwell, adjourned until Monday.
The House adjourned at 1920 until Monday,
fter the introduction of a few resolutions re-
ating to amendment of the rules.
General Notes.
pecial TO the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON, Dec. S-Senators Voorhees,
md Turpie have revivifi ed papers file at the
Interior Department for Judge Jeptha New. of
Ternon, Ind, who aspires to be an assistant
ecretary or head of one of the bureaus. It is
relieved there is a chance of his getting the po-
iton of assistant encouragement for the Inte-
Tor or Postoffice Department. The Senators are
making q new effort for him.
Henry E. Williamson, agent of the Crow
indians, in Montana, has resigned.
Secretary Fairchiid has recommended that
he salary of the assistant treasurer at San
francisco be increased to Sc. 900 per annum.
nd the salaries of the assistant treasurers at
chicago, New Orleans and St Louis to So, 900
ach.
Mr. Z. r. Faulkner of Indiana, chief of the
ecords division of the Pension Bureau, has ar
anged to entertain employees of his division at
real Jeffersonian lunch, at II o'clock noon, on
he day before Christmas. He has invited some
f his personal friends outside the government
ervice to be present, and the Journal CORE
pondent is one of the favored.
Postmaster Jones, of Indianapolis was on the
loor of the House this afternoon, after adjourn
nent. talking to various members of the Indiana
delegation in reference to a bill which will be
Introduced to make an approximation for the
Improvement of his postoffice building. He
rought drawings ana plans which will explain
he matter to the committee public buildings
nd grounds when the bill goes there. The SUI
ervising architect of the treasury recommends
he passage of the bill
Representative White expects his wife and an
ther DAUGHTER here presently to spend the win
err with him. His oldest daughter is here and
s very much pleased with Washington. Captain
White has two in the military college at
hester, Pa.
James B. McCrills, of Vevay. arrived here
his evening and will remain during the winter
lie has just returned from a tour of Kansas
arious other Western States. and several points
Cast. He has come to the conclusion that In
lana beats them all. The real estate booms in
Kansas and California. he thinks, have seen
heir best days. Mr.. McCrillis found every
Ghere he went. apathy in the Democratic ranks
or Cleveland, and growing enthusiasm for
sherman among the Republicans. He thinks